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K638 PKH

1993 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

36,751 mi
Last recorded36,751 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl70,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK638 PKH
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,751 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 36,688 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 33,272 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,272 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 33,242 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 May 2014 33,242 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2013 33,049 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 33,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2012 32,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 32,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2010 32,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 32,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 32,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2008 32,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2007 32,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 32,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 31,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 31,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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K638 PKH is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K638 PKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K638 PKH is a 1993 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K638 PKH shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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